[more thoughtful; most thoughtful] 1 : serious and quiet because you are thinking
▪ She looked at me with a thoughtful expression. ▪ He looked thoughtful for a moment. 2 : done or made after careful thinking
▪ a thoughtful book/gift ▪ pages of thoughtful criticism 3 : showing concern for the needs or feelings of other people : considerate
▪ a thoughtful gesture ▪ Her husband is always thoughtful. ▪ That's very thoughtful of you. — opposite thoughtless
▪ She looked at me with a thoughtful expression. ▪ He looked thoughtful for a moment.
▪ a thoughtful book/gift ▪ pages of thoughtful criticism
▪ a thoughtful gesture ▪ Her husband is always thoughtful. ▪ That's very thoughtful of you. — opposite thoughtless
— thought·ful·ness noun [noncount]







